Posts by Venugopal Pillai

Compact outdoor switchgear is gaining popularity in India

Earlier this year, Siemens developed two compact and light-weight vacuum circuit breakers (VCB) augmenting its popular SION range of switchgear.  Read more

Adequate and reliable transmission is a key enabler for the power market: IEX

Indian Energy Exchange Ltd (IEX) is india’s premier power trading platform, providing an automated platform for physical delivery Read more

Integrating renewable energy into the grid is a challenge

Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Ltd, popularly known as GETCO, represents the power transmission-related function of the erstwhile Gujarat Electricity Board. B. B. Chauhan, in Read more

There are mixed feelings about GST in the electrical industry

Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers' Association, popularly known as IEEMA, has been representing and serving the electrical equipment and allied industries for Read more

We aspire to be the most preferred testing destination in the world

  India crossed an important milestone in the field  of electrical equipment testing with National High Power Test Laboratory Read more

3M India set to boost presence in power sector

The power sector is an important application area for a wide range of 3M products, according to Dr Kris Read more

Power T&D projects call for specialized technical manpower

SPML Infra Ltd has over three decades of multidisciplinary EPC experience in water, solid waste management, power transmission & distribution and civil infrastructure Read more

Power Grid commissions transmission scheme in Himachal

Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) has commissioned the Kala Amb transmission project in Himachal Pradesh. PGCIL had Read more

Mega transmission projects up for award

In the foreseeable future, interstate power transmission projects worth over Rs.5,000 crore are coming up for award on the tariff-based competitive bidding route. This gives ample opportunity for existing developers to Read more